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Magnetic pulses to the brain may help stroke survivors regain arm function

NCT ID NCT07691099

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Soroka University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS), combined with paired associative stimulation (PAS), can improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. The trial includes 40 adults who experienced their first ischemic stroke within the past three weeks and have arm weakness. Participants receive either active or sham stimulation over both motor areas of the brain for 15 sessions over three weeks, and their motor function is tracked for up to a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) with paired associative stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a non-invasive way to improve arm and hand function after a stroke, potentially speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all stroke survivors. The treatment may not lead to meaningful improvement over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ischemic stroke Paresis stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STROKE ISCHEMIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Soroke University Medical Center

    Beersheba, Israel

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